Still awaiting medication for SLE but am at the start of a flare. Blood test yesterday saw my INR drop to 1.7 (range 2.5 - 3). I was just wondering if these two facts were associated? Incidentally malar rash noticed by my neurologist yesterday, which was first time thats been noticed by a medic.

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Yes I tend to now not wear make-up when I go to see Doctors and since then mine has been noted a few times. I have not passed a Lupus test however I get all the typical Lupus symptoms when I go into flare. I am prescribed a short sharp small dose of tapered steroids which normally help to take the edge off and stop it prolonging for too long. I would not be surprised if the INR drop was associated with the flare especially if you have been taking increased pain medication.

My personal experience is that Lupus flare drop my INR, the APS flares always raise them. Diagnosis was 9 years ago, and although controlled well with medication for some years it's always done the same.